Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Steps to increase yield, Packing and value added products

Major steps to be taken for increased yield
(i) Conservation of soil moisture by deep summer ploughings;
(ii) use of improved variety;
(iii) timely sowing;
(iv) maintaining optimum plant population;
(v) application of recommended dosage of fertilisers and, if possible, irrigation;
(vi) timely plant-protection measures;
(vii) harvesting the crop when 75% of the pods turn yellowish in colour.

Packing and storage
The seeds that are cleaned by winnowing are packed in gunny bags and stored in a cool, dry place.

Value-added products
Dried/Dehydrated mustard greens (leaves), powdered mustard or mustard flour, ground mustard (mustard meal), compounded mustard or mustard compound, mayonnaise, mustard cake, etc. are some value-added products of mustard.